© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Marana.
About
Life in Marana
Marana feels like a place caught between its desert ranching past and suburban future—and that's actually appealing if you want space without feeling completely disconnected from Tucson (about 30 minutes away). That said, be prepared for the heat: summers consistently hit 95-105°F with occasional spikes above 110°F, and the area only gets about 12 inches of rain annually, mostly during monsoon season when thunderstorms can be intense. Winters are genuinely mild though—daytime highs in the 60s-70s—which is a real draw for people escaping cold climates.
Marana at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Foreign-Born
8.2%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+26.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Marana: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marana, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.1%), and 10.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Marana
In Marana, rent runs 18% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,428
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $416,337 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below AZ average
Unemployment in Marana and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Marana is 0.7 percentage points lower than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Marana Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tucson, AZ metro area
Commute27.7 min avg
How Marana residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marana, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 82 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Marana runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
61.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,285.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Marana Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 88 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pima County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pima County, which includes Marana, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 88 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | Heat | $441,500 |
| 2024 | 85 | Heat | $26.2M |
| 2023 | 86 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 94 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2021 | 84 | Flash Flood | $3.0M |
| 2020 | 63 | Heat | $327,500 |
| 2019 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $652,000 |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $8.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pima County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pima County, which includes Marana, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
123
per year
Moderate Days
234
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Pima County, county-wide
Climate101°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marana has hot summers (avg high 101°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
101°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
159
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
45
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 39°F | 1.01" |
| Feb | 70°F | 41°F | 0.97" |
| Mar | 76°F | 46°F | 0.74" |
| Apr | 84°F | 51°F | 0.25" |
| May | 93°F | 59°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 102°F | 69°F | 0.27" |
| Jul | 102°F | 74°F | 2.09" |
| Aug | 100°F | 73°F | 2.01" |
| Sep | 97°F | 68°F | 1.28" |
| Oct | 87°F | 57°F | 0.71" |
| Nov | 76°F | 47°F | 0.54" |
| Dec | 66°F | 39°F | 1.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marana
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Marana's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oro Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Oro Valley
Northwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Tucson
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Tucson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marana
Marana's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saguaro National Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marana
Marana has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
28 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Marana
Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library
7800 N Schisler Dr, Tucson
Cities Near Marana
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Marana?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Marana FAQ
Is Marana, Arizona affordable?⌄
Marana's median rent is $1,818/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $112,606/year. Median home value is $413,800.
Is Marana, Arizona safe?⌄
Marana's violent crime rate was 62 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1286 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marana, Arizona?⌄
Marana has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marana, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Marana is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,818/month and median household income is $112,606/year. The median home value is $413,800. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marana, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Marana is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from